Software Engineering Manager

Overview

Northstrat is seeking a Software Engineering Manager developing next generation signals intelligence (SIGINT) and electronic warfare systems for the Department of Defense. Join a passionate team of industry-leading individuals on a program that leverages the best practices in Model-Based Systems Engineering and Agile software development to deliver state-of-the-art capability in support of our nation's warfighters.

As a member of the team, you will support the men and women charged with safeguarding the American people and enhancing the Nation's safety, security, and prosperity. Our warfighters are on the front lines, every day, protecting our national security from the increasingly sophisticated and complex threats of our adversaries.

• Lead and mentor a team of software/integration/test engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with other Product Teams, the Customer and their representatives to take requirements and translate them into end-to-end solutions
• Collaborate with the Dev Sec Ops  team in implementing CI/CD processes to facilitate efficient and effective development cycles
• Collaborate with external teams to integrate our software products onto different environments
• Collaborate with Scrum Masters to plan, task, and execute sprint iterations and be able to get hands-on with the software team during development and testing cycles
• Conduct performance reviews, set professional development goals, and ensure team members have the resources they need to succeed
• Work closely with upper management and the program office to develop and implement strategic initiatives that enhance product capabilities and drive business growth
• Identify opportunities for maximizing software reuse and improving profitability across various programs
• Plan and execute development and delivery efforts
• Overall software focal for the Ship's Signal Exploitation Equipment (SSEE) baseline - leads the direction and maturation of the SSEE software baseline
• Manages and supports Software Development and Software I&T
• Authority to execute formal build and release of the software baseline
• Generate, review, and approve software CDRLs (SVD, SSDD, etc)
• Primary software focal for customer-run SSEE Software TRB
• Manage SSEE Software Problem Reports (SPRs)
• Drive technical discussion on priority and criticality
• Schedule and execute SPR resolution
• Act as a liaison between the engineering team and other stakeholders, including product management, sales, and customer support
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and vice versa
• Interact on a bi-weekly basis with customer software lead to ensure customer needs are being met

• Must be Active Top Security clearance
• Ability to obtain SCI security clearance
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Math, or equivalent experience
• Must have at least 5 plus years in a leadership role
• Proven experience in designing and implementing microservices architectures
• Strong knowledge of software architecture principles and practices
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Must have the ability to collaborate effectively with upper management and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated success in maximizing software reuse and driving profitability
• Must have experience with Virtualization Stack, VM, Redhat and RF knowledge
• Strong communication skills, ability to work independently and within agile team constructs to lead developers in fast paced, collaborative environments
• Knowledge of modern software engineering, to include Dev Sec Ops  practices and CI/CD pipelines, version control, automated testing, and Agile software development best practices

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, C++, Python)
• Proficiency in front-end and back-end technologies (React, Node.js, Django) and frameworks
• Proficiency in container automation and orchestration tooling employment (Kubernetes, Podman/Docker)
• RF experience is desired
• DSP experience
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Desired Active TS/SCI Clearance

Work/Life Balance
Northstrat values true work life balance. We offer power of choice benefits designed to best meet the needs of you and your lifestyle. Our benefits programs are designed to support and encourage wellness, healthy living, retirement investment, and lifetime learning.

Pay Range
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. We also offer competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities. Please refer to our Benefits section for additional details.

Flex Time
Northstrat does not mandate specific working hours. Although…